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- Job title: Registered Manager (Internal job title: Operations Manager)
- Location: Argyll and Bute, West of Scotland
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £49,142.17
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Transport requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle.
- Qualifications: At least SCQF Level 9 health and social care and Level 10 leadership and management, or a Registered Managers Award - or working towards
Be the Inspiration Behind Great Teams
Lead. Influence. Transform.
At Affinity Trust, we support people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health, physical disabilities, and other complex needs to live their lives as independently as possible.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead and develop a team of managers across a variety of locations. You will oversee supported living, and outreach locations, helping to ensure people receive high-quality, person-centred support that reflects their individual goals, strengths, and aspirations.
The people we support are at the heart of everything we do, and this role offers a real opportunity to make a positive difference in their lives and communities.
As the Registered Manager, you will be working closely with the Divisional Director, support teams, and local authorities, to shape and grow our locations across the west of Scotland. Join us and play a key role in supporting people to live their lives their way.
What You'll Bring
To succeed in this role, you'll be a passionate and values-driven leader who can:
- Deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred support across multiple services
- Lead with compassion and integrity, creating a culture where people feel valued, respected, and empowered
- Inspire and develop strong leadership teams, keeping the people we support at the centre of every decision
- Champion choice, independence, and positive outcomes
- Drive service quality, performance, and continuous improvement
- Manage budgets effectively and ensure financial sustainability
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality standards
- Participate in the on-call rota as the Registered Manager across your services
- Build and maintain strong relationships with people we support, families, colleagues, commissioners, and professional partners
Our Values
We work together | We have courage | We give our best | People are at the heart of everything we do
We're Looking for Someone Who Is:
- An inspiring leader who brings out the best in others
- Skilled at managing operations while staying true to their values
- Passionate about coaching, developing, and empowering teams
- A confident change leader who embraces opportunities to improve and innovate
- Calm, resilient, and solutions-focused when faced with challenges
- Hands-on, approachable, and visible in their leadership style
- Committed to delivering outstanding support and achieving positive outcomes
We’re waiting to hear from you
Ready to Make a Difference?
This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to shape services, develop future leaders, and make a genuine impact on the lives of the people we support every day.
If you're ready to lead with purpose, inspire others, and help build great services, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of something meaningful.
Benefits That Work for You
Choose from a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and lifestyle:
- Wagestream: Access your pay as you earn it, plus coaching, vouchers, discounts, and cashback
- Blue Light Card: We’ll cover your membership for discounts at shops and restaurants
- Simplyhealth: Fully funded health plans with 24/7 GP access and cash back on prescriptions, dental, opticians, and more
- Buy & Sell Annual Leave: Flexible leave options twice a year.
- Pension & Life Assurance: Automatic enrolment in our Scottish Widows pension and Life Assurance schemes.
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you make a difference for Carers in Wandsworth?
We are currently offering a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and proactive self-starter to join our friendly and dynamic team and organisation.
Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:
Friendly team and working environment, hybrid working on completion of induction period with a minimum 60% office based.
Annual leave starts at 31 days increasing to 36 days plus bank and public holidays, contributory company pension, ongoing training and development opportunities and an employee assistance program.
Our Charity:
We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caringroles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more. In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate,often helping Carers through difficulttimes.
Dementia Carers Support and Development Coordinator
Salary: £33,803.52. per annum (inc. Inner London Weighting)
Full time (35 hours per week)
The role:
This role involves one to one support for unpaid Carers of people with dementia, providing information, guidance, and advocacy, developing, and delivering dementia training for Carers and facilitating peer support groups. This role also includes coordinating and delivering a monthly Dementia Cafe for people with dementia and their Carers, including supervision of the Cafe volunteers and sessional workers, as well as supervising a Carers Support and Development Worker.
Skills and experience:
The successful applicant will have outstanding organisational and communication skills, be confident delivering training and outreach. They will be able to manage conflicting demands with tight deadlines, be a key team player and committed to working with Carers and volunteers.
They will have excellent IT skills and be able to adapt to providing services both face to face and via virtual platforms, whilst maintaining a consistent service for Carers.
Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer, committed to the continued development of a diverse workforce.
To apply:
Please submit a cv and a comprehensive cover letter detailing how your experience, skills, and qualifications align with the requirements of the role as set out in the person specification
Closing date for applications: Please note we will be interviewing candidates as suitable applications come in and therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy before the stated closing date. We encourage applications as soon as possible.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Carers and people affected by caring responsibilities.


About Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong.
We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger.
We back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Our communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours’ lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out.
About the Role
As Community Impact Manager, you'll:
- Be at the heart of our community-led approach, building trusted relationships, strengthening organisations and helping communities access the support and opportunities they need to thrive.
- Work closely with charities, community organisations, local partners and stakeholders to support community-led change. Building strong local relationships, you'll help organisations grow stronger, connect people and resources, and identify opportunities that lead to meaningful outcomes for communities.
- Manage a portfolio of funded organisations, broker partnerships, gather local insight and ensure community voices help shape our programmes and investment. Acting as a trusted representative of the Foundation, you'll bring people together across sectors, unlock opportunities for collaboration and help ensure our funding delivers real and lasting impact.
About You
We're looking for a relationship-builder who is passionate about communities and committed to creating positive social change. You will have experience working alongside communities, charities or community-focused organisations, helping them build confidence, capability and long-term resilience.
You'll be skilled at building partnerships, bringing people together and influencing a wide range of stakeholders. Comfortable working independently, you'll be proactive, organised and able to navigate complex environments with confidence and sound judgement.
Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to equity, inclusion and community-led approaches, with the ability to listen, build trust and turn ideas into meaningful action and outcomes.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Redirect to Recruiter' to be redirected to our careers site, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will invite you to interview.
More broadly, we are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people we work with. We believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger and helps us make better decisions. We actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues our funded charities work to address.
Key Dates
Optional Q & A: Monday 7 September 2026, 15:00 – 16:00
Closing Date: Monday 14 September 2026, 09:00
First Interviews: Tuesday 22 September 2026 (online)
Second Interviews: Wednesday 30 September 2026 (in person)
#Community Impact Manager #Community Engagement #Community Development #Community Partnerships #Stakeholder Engagement #Relationship Management #Commmunity Social Impact #Community Led Change #Community Grant Making
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager to lead our trusts and foundations fundraising programme, securing high-value and multi-year grants that help transform lives. You'll work closely with senior leaders to develop compelling funding propositions, manage key funder relationships and oversee a strong pipeline of opportunities.
You will also line manage a Trusts Officer. If you have a proven track record of securing significant grant income and thrive on developing ambitious funding strategies, we'd love to hear from you.
Key attributes:
Strategic thinker and strong relationship builder with the confidence to engage and influence funders, senior stakeholders and executive leaders
Excellent bid writer and project manager, able to turn complex programmes and impact data into compelling funding proposals while managing multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
Analytical and commercially aware, using data, forecasting and pipeline management to drive performance. People-focused manager with experience developing and supporting team members to achieve success.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Quartet Community Foundation is looking for an experienced manager who enjoys building relationships, has strong communication skills, strives to achieve excellent donor stewardship and is motivated by Quartet’s mission and values.
The role
This is a key role within Quartet’s Philanthropy team, leading our place-based work across Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) and building new relationships in North Somerset alongside our new Head of Professional Adviser Partnerships, helping donors give confidently and effectively to achieve meaningful impact in local communities.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the successful candidate will manage a portfolio of fund holders, provide high-quality, trusted philanthropy advice and grant making support, build relationships with prospects and partners, and raise Quartet’s profile across B&NES. They will also engage with our North Somerset fund holders and grantees. They will support events, develop insight into local community need, contribute to our wider philanthropy strategy, and line manage four Philanthropy Officers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS) is looking for a passionate, proactive and relationship-focused Fundraising Officer to help grow our income and expand our impact across North West London.
Every year, CAAS supports hundreds of ADHD and autistic children, young people, adults and their families through information, advice, support services, training and community programmes. As demand for our services continues to grow, we are seeking a talented fundraiser who can help us build strong supporter relationships, develop new income streams, and ensure our vital work reaches even more people.
If you are an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building connections, creating opportunities and making a real difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Eastcote, HA4 9XA (with some potential for home working)
Salary: £30,000 FTE (£17,015 pro rata, inclusive of holiday allowance)
Hours: 23 hours per week during term time (38 weeks) plus 7 hours per week for 6 weeks during school holidays
Reports to: Fundraising & Communications Manager
About the Role
Working closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager and CEO, you will play a key role in developing and delivering fundraising activities that generate sustainable income and increase awareness of CAAS.
This varied and rewarding role will include:
- Developing and delivering community fundraising initiatives and events
- Recruiting and supporting individual and community fundraisers
- Building relationships with donors, schools, community groups and corporate partners
- Researching and developing new fundraising opportunities
- Supporting trust and grant applications
- Helping to grow digital and social media fundraising campaigns
- Maintaining fundraising records and supporter data using our CRM
- Representing CAAS at events, presentations and community engagements
You will also act as an ambassador for the charity, delivering excellent supporter care and helping donors understand the impact of their contributions.
About You
We're looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, initiative and a proven ability to generate income through fundraising activities.
You will have:
Essential
- Experience in a fundraising role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector
- A successful track record in community fundraising, events, individual giving or related income generation
- Experience building relationships with donors, supporters, community groups or corporate partners
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Excellent written skills, including experience preparing funding applications or fundraising materials
- Experience using a CRM or database to manage supporter information
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A positive, professional and collaborative approach
Desirable
- Experience supporting fundraising volunteers or volunteer groups
- Corporate fundraising experience
- Experience contributing to larger trust and foundation applications
- Knowledge of digital fundraising and social media campaigns
- A fundraising qualification or equivalent experience
- Full UK driving licence
You do not need previous experience of working with ADHD or autistic people. Full training will be provided. What matters most is that you share our commitment to inclusion, diversity and improving the lives of neurodivergent people and their families.
Why Join CAAS?
- Make a genuine difference to local families and communities
- Join a passionate and supportive team
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Opportunity to develop your fundraising career across multiple income streams
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Be part of a respected charity with a growing impact across North West London
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
CAAS values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ candidates.
We are committed to flexible working and will consider options including term-time working, compressed hours, annualised hours and job-share arrangements where appropriate.
Safeguarding
CAAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references, complete pre-employment checks and undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Apply Now
Join us and help create neurodiverse-aware communities where ADHD and autistic people can thrive.
If you’re looking for a supportive, inclusive workplace, we’d be delighted to receive your application, along with a short covering note.
Please note
If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to everyone individually.
Thank you for considering a role with us – we genuinely value your interest and hope you will consider applying for future opportunities.
Our mission is to support, educate and empower individuals diagnosed with ADHD or who are autistic, their families and the community around them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Reserves Officer – Maternity Cover
Old Coleham Yard, Shrewsbury and/or The Cut Headquarters, Shrewsbury
£34,072 per annum + 7% pension contribution
Fixed term Contract until Friday 16th April 2027, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Closing date: Monday 21st September 9.00am.
Interview dates: 8th (afternoon), 12th, 13th October 2026
What you will be doing:
We are seeking a conscientious and organised individual to lead the management of reserves across Shropshire, ensuring they are in good ecological condition and developed as safe, inspiring places for public access, education, research and demonstration. You will also support the Head of Reserves in managing and developing the Reserves team, with a particular focus on trainees, placements and apprentices.
You will oversee the safe and effective management of reserves through regular inspections, risk assessments and reactive works relating to trees, infrastructure and visitor safety. You will engage, support and enable branch groups (member groups) and volunteers working on allocated reserves, ensuring they follow Trust processes while building and maintaining positive relationships with neighbours, partners, members, volunteers and contractors.
You will manage resources effectively, securing and overseeing funding and schemes and ensuring these are delivered, monitored and reported against. You will support and guide colleagues to make the best use of their time and resources, helping to ensure that reserves are well managed, well known, accessible and welcoming to the widest and most diverse possible audience.
What we’re looking for:
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for wildlife and nature, combined with practical experience in habitat and estate management. You will have experience carrying out inspections, planning and directing work, as well as managing wildlife projects, including budget management.
You will be a personable, well-organised individual who enjoys working with a wide range of people. You will have experience supporting and directing colleagues through mentoring or coaching, managing and motivating volunteer groups, and supervising contractors. You will also be confident working independently, using your initiative and managing your workload with minimal supervision.
Good IT skills are essential, including experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and ArcView GIS. You’ll also need to hold a full UK driving licence.
The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Why work for us - benefits we offer:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
- Salary sacrifice benefits
- Life assurance
- Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Flexible working policy
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff discounts
- Employee away days
- Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave
- Coaching
- Support with training and development to assist career progression
- Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere
About us:
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
You will play a key role in organising and delivering a range hospice-led events, helping to maximise income, recruit participants and provide excellent supporter experiences. You will combine strong event organisation and project management with a clear focus on fundraising, ensuring our events are delivered safely, professionally and cost-effectively whilst providing excellent stewardship to event participants to develop a stronger relationship with Southern Hospice Group.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Interim Grants Manager
Part-time (2-3 days per week)
9-Month Interim Contract
Hybrid Working (minimum one day per week in the central London office)
The Organisation
OUr client is a values-led grant-making foundation dedicated to creating positive social change through strategic funding, collaboration and learning. As the foundation embeds a newly focused and proactive approach to grant-making, it is seeking an experienced Interim Grants Manager to provide additional capacity and continuity across a nine-month assignment.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the work of a respected philanthropic organisation committed to supporting older people and their carers, refugees and asylum seekers, and community asset initiatives across the UK.
The Role
As Interim Grants Manager, you will manage a portfolio of approximately 60 grants, maintaining strong relationships with funded organisations and ensuring effective monitoring and stewardship throughout the grant lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include assessing narrative and financial reports, maintaining accurate CRM records, contributing to board reporting, and capturing learning from funded projects.
Working closely with the Deputy Director and wider grants team, you will support the development and assessment of targeted funding programmes and help refine the foundation's grant-making practice. You will engage with grantees, applicants, trustees and sector partners, with occasional travel to visit funded organisations and attend events.
The Person
You will bring at least three years' experience in grant management within the charitable or philanthropic sector, with a strong understanding of grant monitoring, assessment and relationship management. Highly organised and proactive, you will be confident managing competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Confident working with financial and narrative information, you will possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, together with experience of using databases and Microsoft Office applications. Experience of CRM systems is essential, and knowledge of Sage CRM would be advantageous.
Most importantly, you will be motivated by social impact and share the foundation's values of being Trusting, Collaborative, Creative and Rigorous, bringing a thoughtful, flexible and professional approach to your work.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced grants professional to steward a significant portfolio, support mission-led funding for communities across the UK, and help shape grant-making practice at a pivotal stage in the foundation's development.
Complex Needs Caseworker
Reading
£33,797 - £37,563 pa
Are you a creative person looking for role where you can make a lasting difference to people experiencing homelessness in Reading?
We are looking for 2 Complex Caseworkers to join our Rough Sleeper team in Reading who provide intensive support to people with complex needs experiencing homelessness. This passionate team offer person centred support service to help people who require a specialist intervention approach to support them through the transition from rough sleeping into sustainable accommodation.
We currently have 2 opportunities available:
- Supporting women experiencing homelessness, including those affected by violence against women and girls (VAWG).
- Supporting a mixed cohort of clients experiencing homelessness with complex needs.
In both roles you will work collaboratively with the Rough Sleeper Navigator Coordinator and Outreach team as well as relevant partner agencies in Reading to deliver sustainable outcomes to clients.
- You will advocate for clients who have been some of the most marginalised in the local area, to make a real and long lasting difference to their recovery.
- You will be responsible for overseeing a caseload of clients and providing day to day support to clients with their transition from the streets into accommodation and independent living with a strong focus on tenancy sustainment and rescue.
- This includes working with people on health, housing, employment and training support. You will be given support to build strong relationships with a range of other services to find creative and sustainable routes to recovery for clients.
- You’re typical working hours will be Monday – Friday, with flexibility to work outside of these hours at times to support the team through SWEP.
About you
Above all we are looking for people who share our values; who are passionate about supporting our clients to sustain their recovery. Even if you don’t think you match 100 % of the criteria, we would still like to hear from you as we value transferable skills. Potential can be equally as important as experience, so if you think you have what it takes, please do apply!
- If you have good communication skills, with the ability to network and build effective relationships with a variety of people,
- You should have a good working understanding of supporting vulnerable with complex needs, such as substance use, mental and physical health issues, and the ability to understand the difficulties they experience in accessing services that full meet their needs.
- We will provide you with support, supervision and training so that you can develop the necessary skills to offer a high quality service to clients.
Closing date: 10am on 7 September 2026
Interview and assessments on 15-16 September 2026
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
This is a key role within our Grants and Impact team, leading the stewardship and growth of our existing donor portfolio. You will help strengthen donor relationships, support long-term engagement and identify opportunities to grow philanthropic support.
You will:
- Lead and improve donor stewardship and engagement
- Manage relationships with strategic donors and endowment holders
- Identify opportunities to retain, renew and grow donor support
- Oversee donor reporting and communications
- Use data and insight to inform portfolio management and decision-making
- Line manage and support the Philanthropy and Grants Manager
- Contribute to the leadership and development of the wider team
About You
You will have:
- Significant experience in philanthropy, donor stewardship or relationship management
- A strong track record of growing and retaining donor relationships
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience using CRM systems and managing donor portfolios
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- A collaborative and proactive approach
Why Join Us?
Join a passionate team using philanthropy and grant-making to improve the lives of Londoners. We offer flexible working, a supportive culture and opportunities to develop.
We are committed to building an inclusive organisation where people from all backgrounds feel welcomed, valued and able to thrive. We particularly welcome applications from people whose experiences and perspectives are underrepresented in our workforce, as we recognise that we do not yet fully reflect London’s diversity and are actively working to change this.
If you're passionate about building meaningful donor relationships and helping communities thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help unlock vital support for Londoners who need it most.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter.
Closing date: Saturday 13 September 2026, 11:59pm
First interview: Monday 21 September 2026
Second interview: Tuesday 29 September 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are encouraged.
For full details of the role and person specification, please see the Job Description.
Inspiring and mobilising philanthropy across London to support grassroots organisations, strengthen communities and create lasting community impact.


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Membership & Programmes Officer
The Political Studies Association (PSA) exists to develop and promote the study and teaching of politics and related disciplines. Founded in 1950, we are the leading association in our field in the United Kingdom, with an international membership that includes academics in political science, theorists and practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students in higher education, as well as members from the school community.
Contract
Fixed Term, 12 months’ maternity cover with scope for extension
Salary
£32,000
Hours
37.5 (Monday - Friday)
Reports to
Membership, Events and Programmes Manager
Location
PSA offices in Camden, London. The PSA works on a hybrid basis and supports remote working; post-holders are normally required in the office one day a week (on Wednesdays).
Job purpose
The PSA is a membership body with over 1000 members. The Membership & Programmes Officer is a key and multi-faceted role within in a small but dynamic team.
You will be responsibe for overseeing all aspects of the PSA membership. This will include communicating with current and prospective members, encouraging them to take up the full range of membership benefits and to participate in association activities so that they enjoy a high-quality member experience. Your role includes three core areas outlined below. These are three distinct but interlinked areas of responsibility which will involve working with/alongside other members of the team, and which will be guided by the direction of the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager.
Main responsibilities
Membership
1. The principal contact for all membership services
- As principal membership officer, you will be responsible for dealing with current and prospective members: managing membership registrations, renewals, queries re payments and general membership enquiries. This will include responding to communications from members and non-members within 48 hours of receipt
- You will be responsible for updating and managing the membership database (Oomi); producing membership data, and troubleshooting any joining/renewing issues for members
- You will be responsible for ensuring a successful member journey throughout sign-up, engagement, and renewals. Understanding, and reviewing, the member journey across our different platforms to ensure a smooth and consistent process is achieved
- You will be responsible for creating and sending the monthly membership e-newsletter (using our mailing platform, Brevo)
- You will be responsible for collating and reconciling membership data, including data cleansing and other tasks as advised by the Head of Membership, Events & Communications or the Head of Operations & Finance
- You will work closely with the PSA Finance Officer to ensure all processes for receiving membership subscriptions are effective and accurate, including online membership payments by credit card and Direct Debits
- Working closely with other members of the team to ensure that members understand and receive their member benefits, and to support and implement any membership changes/developments that may be agreed by the Executive Committee
Specialist Groups and Networks
2. To support our specialist groups and member networks
- The PSA currently has 48 unique specialist groups that represent key subject/policy areas within political studies. The PSA also has two member networks dedicated to Early Career academics and those engaged in Teaching and Learning. As Membership & Programmes Officer you will be the primary contact for specialist groups, and will be responsible for:
- Managing the specialist groups inbox and ensuring queries are responded to in a timely manner, and consulting with colleagues on queries/actions where necessary
- Supporting specialist groups with their PSA website pages and access to their CRM database portal, in line with the guidelines provided, and creating/updating guidelines where necessary.
- Supporting the creation of new specialist groups, briefing group convenors ensuring they have the guidance and support needed to fulfil their role
- Supporting the Teaching and Learning, and Early Career networks by assisting with network communications, newsletters and network data where/when necessary. The networks are overseen by the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager
PSA Programmes
3. To support PSA annual programmes which include the PSA annual international conference, PSA prizes and other member-orientated activities throughout the year.
- Each year the PSA awards a number of prestigous prizes to PSA members by way of recognising and rewarding excellence and impact across Political Studies. You will be responsible for supporting the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager with delivery of the PSA’s prizes, including collating submissions and and producing prize winners’ certificates
- You may be asked to support other longstanding PSA programme initiatives such as the House of Commons Internship opportunity, Teachers CPD event at Parliament and the PSA Student Blogs competition
- Supporting other programmes to develop membership benefits and growth, such as schools/teachers innitiatives as/when required
The PSA Annual Conference
- The PSA organises and delivers a large scale international academic conference, which usually attracts 800 – 1000 delegates. The next annual conference will be taking place at the University of Hull from 22 – 24 March 2027. Because of the scale of this event, and the size of the team, all members are expected to be involved in aspects of confrence planning and delivery, including attending the event itself.
Specific tasks regarding the PSA Annual Conference may include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the annual conference, which can include: responding to delegate enquiries, sharing information with delegates, reconciling accepted presenters and registrations, assisting with exhibitor communications, producing relevant data, assisting with venue planning and logistics and playing a key role within the team on-site for the three day conference
- Supporting colleagues with communications to specialist groups regarding their role at annual conference, particularly around their proposed AGMs
- Overseeing delegate badges – collating data and liaising with suppliers and courriers. Supporting conference registration and checking registration data, particularly in relation to membersip discounts
- Assisting with the production of online conference information and the delegate guide
Other duties and responsibilities:
• The above role description is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post-holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. All members of staff are required to be professional, co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post and the organisation
• On occasion, this may entail supporting colleagues in work areas outside of this job description
• These duties are subject to change from time to time as determined by business priorities. If duties and responsibilities change significantly, the job description may be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post-holder.
• The post-holder is expected to provide general support in running the PSA office
• Compliance with PSA policy, including absence, appraisal, health & safety, and GDPR
Structure: there are seven members of staff under the leadership of the CEO. This post sits under the Head of Membership, Events & Communications and is line managed by the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager. The PSA’s office is in Camden, London. Whilst Team members predominantly work from home, they are expected to work in the office one day a week (usually Wednesday).
Additional information: there is some requirement to work outside normal office hours on occasion to attend various PSA events and to travel within the UK.
Terms of Employment
1. The starting salary will be £32,000.
2. 37.5 hour working week (normally 9:30 – 5:30 (including 30-minute unpaid lunch break); willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends with no overtime payments but the flexibility to claim time off in lieu.
3. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
4. Employer contribution to pension (10% for employee contribution of 5% of salary) following probation.
By applying for this role you are confirming that you have the right to work in the UK; proof of which will be required before a final offer is made.
Use of AI in applications
We appreciate that each candidate who applies for this role will have a range of expertise they can offer, and we are keen to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can be a helpful and be used as an assessiblity tool. However, you must ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience and how it relates to the job description.
Interview
Interviews will be held via Teams during week commencing 5 October 2026. If there are any dates you cannot attend, please let us know in your application.
Please check the uploaded Job Description and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Your application will be rejected should you not submit a covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a rewarding role within an intersectional feminist organisation? We have an incredible opportunity for a Group Worker & Coordinator to join Solace Women’s Aid.
Solace exists to end the harm done through gender-based violence. We work to prevent violence and abuse and provide services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work, and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Solace Women’s Aid provides a wide range of services to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in Islington including a large advocacy and support service and specialist projects co-located in a number of services.
About the Role
You will coordinate and deliver a range of group sessions for survivors of domestic abuse, including Solace’s ARISE course (a healthy relationship course), peer support groups and wellbeing workshops.
You will also act as an external-facing ambassador for the Islington SASS team, working alongside other statutory and non-statutory agencies in the borough to help them identify appropriate referrals to the group.
About You
You will have a passion for working with survivors and a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on survivors and their children. You will haveexperience of providing emotional support and practical advice to individuals who have experienced domestic abuse.
You will have the skills and experience to carry out an initial assessment of needs, manage any conflicts that may occur within a group setting, and organise and deliver various group sessions.
You should have an awareness of the effects of domestic abuse on women and children, in-depth knowledge of safeguarding, and confidence in managing risk and conflict.
Additional Information
This role will be split between various sites, depending on whether groups are running online, in person or between cohorts. The postholder will work at our Head Office in Camden, our Islington office and any other group session location as required.
The salary for this post is £5,877 - £6,134 (pro-rata of £29,385 - £30,671) (Unqualified)) or £6,134 - £6,669 (pro-rata of £30,671 - £33,348) (Qualified)).
This is a part-time post at 7.5 hours (one day) per week and is a fixed term contract to 31st December 2027.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
· Flexible working
· Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
· Generous holiday entitlement
· Employer pension contribution
· Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
· Access to Inclusion Networks
· Daily clinical debriefing
· Two paid wellbeing days
· Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
· Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits, and savings
· Flow & Restore yoga classes
· Meditation sessions
· Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
· Values, Behaviours & Competencies
· Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences.
We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Interim Director of Programmes Transformation
Specialist charity providing frontline support to vulnerable people
Salary: £70,000 FTE, pro rata for six months
Contract: Six months
Location: London | Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days home
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join a specialist charity at an important point in its development.
The Interim Director of Programmes Transformation will provide senior leadership across a large, multidisciplinary Programmes Directorate, combining day-to-day operational leadership with a significant programme of transformation and change.
Reporting to the CEO and joining the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the continued delivery of high-quality frontline services while leading a defined six-month programme to strengthen and future-proof the Directorate.
About you
We are looking for a collaborative senior leader with:
· Significant experience leading frontline services and multidisciplinary teams in a complex, safeguarding environment.
· A strong track record of leading organisational or service transformation and embedding sustainable change.
· Experience of contract implementation, compliance and performance management.
· Strong people leadership and workforce planning experience.
· The ability to balance strategic transformation with effective day-to-day operational delivery.
· Excellent stakeholder management, judgement and resilience.
· A commitment to delivering safe, effective and high-quality services for people experiencing vulnerability.
This is a hands-on interim leadership role offering the opportunity to make a significant impact over six months, both on the effective delivery of services and the organisation's future direction.
The successful candidate will be available to start in September 2026.
This post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date: Sunday 6 September 2026
CVs will be reviewed and candidates submitted on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.
Placing Talent. Creating Impact. Giving Back



ER and Wellbeing Advisor
Location: Brasted
Salary: Up to £35,500 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Fill Time (37 hours per week)
Closing Date: 13th of September 2026
Company Description
At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. Our work spans education, social justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action and getting people into work.
Our People Team is based in Brasted, Kent and supports our 140 services and schools that operate across the country. We are a team of nearly 20 and work from our offices in Brasted, Kent.
Job Description
As the ER and Wellbeing Advisor for Catch22 you will provide expert, practical and risk-aware support to managers and colleagues, ensuring employee relations and wellbeing issues are managed fairly, lawfully and in line with Catch22’s values.
As part of this role, you will also work collaboratively across the People Team supporting the Strategic People Partners as and when required, particularly in the areas of bids, TUPE, and redundancy.
You will be required to hold a caseload of ER cases and log all queries, creating relevant files and escalating where appropriate.
Other duties will involve monitoring and carrying out sickness reviews for employees and liaising with Occupational Health. Supporting managers with complex sickness absence and health related capability matters and supporting conflict resolution through facilitating difficult conversations.
Key Success Measures for this role include:
· ER Case Management
· Case Quality and Risk Management
· Manager Capability Building
· Absence and Wellbeing Outcomes
· Stakeholder Engagement
· ER Data collection and insight
· Process Improvement and Consistency
· Contribution to People and Culture Plan
Qualifications
As the ER and Wellbeing Advisor you will need:-
· CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience in a people operations team
· Level 2 English and Maths
· Experience working with HR information and Case Management systems and Microsoft Office - Word and Excel.
· Ability to build and develop good working relationships and work independently and collaboratively.
Additional Information:
Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
We aim to review applications as quickly as possible. However, due to the volume of interest we receive, we may not be able to contact all applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful this time.
We can offer Hybrid working in this role however a minimum of 2 days must be worked in the Brasted office. Equipment required to work from home will be supplied.
Access to your own means of transportation would be beneficial, as the local bus service is unfortunately not very frequent or reliable. We recommend you research your potential commute ahead of applying. On-site parking is available for staff.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.


